Life Lesson from Corbin

Celebrate the little things!

Corbin literally broke into a victory dance today when he discovered that all the tags on his clothes were in the back like they are supposed to be. 

Life is good. 

Corbin sayings

Two quick Corbin stories - one cute and one funny. 

Funny first - tonight as I am putting him to bed, I said, "Good night, my big boy."  He replied, "Good night, my big mama."  Funny, right? Right?!

Then cute--

As we were getting ready to head out recently, Tom and I were debating taking the big stroller or the little one. "I don't know if we need the big one."  "Maybe just the little one tonight." Etc etc. 

I happened to glance back at Corbin who was already in the car. His bottom lip was trembling and tears were filling his eyes. "Mom, you are going to leave me here?!" 

Poor baby. He thought we were debating which child to take - the big one or the little one. I quickly reassured my sweetheart that BOTH boys were coming with us but only one stroller. 

I also got to listen in on his chuch class today during their short lesson. That kid has a pretty dang good memory - he made his parents look good. :) Next week he starts primary as a Sunbeam meaning he will no longer be in the room with all the toys but will go to a class instead. They will still color and have fun and probably still get snacks but it will be a bit more formal. I can't believe he's that big! I will probably get a bit misty about it. 

Apples

We have shared with you before that Corbin loves apples. He probably eats at least one a day. Sometimes it's a snack before dinner. Sometimes it's the last thing before bed. (Meaning it's the last great stall as we are ready to say good night and turn off the lights) 

The other night Cole was up after Corbin enjoying free reign over the living room when he found an apple hidden away. Maybe Corbin was saving this one for later. We saw him grab it and begin to gnaw on it. Maybe we were too tired to get up and take it away. We figured it was clean (enough) and weren't too worried. I mean - the kid only has two teeth. How much damage could he really do to a whole apple?

His answer --

Wow!!

Here he is hard at work - 

And then he must have needed something to wash it down with because he crawled over to my glass. 

Another lesson in not underestimating the little one. :)

Christmas!

Santa?

Corbin and Cole have now met two Santas. Although Corbin was willing to accept a present from the first and a candy cane from the second, he has been less than impressed with both. 

Here's the first at an extended family party - 

On the way home Corbin shared that the Santa didn't say Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas quite right. He was pretty sure this wasn't the guy coming on Secember 25th. (Cole seemed fairly content - maybe a little intrigued - maybe by the beard but maybe the hat.) 

Here's the second one -- this one was at the grocery store --

Better beard in my opinion, but Corbin actually gave this one a lesson on proper Ho Ho Ho usage. Santa had said Merry Christmas without the Ho Ho Ho intro and Corbin instructed him on his error. But again he took the candy cane. (And I was secretly pleased that Santa gave Cole one because I love candy canes! And Cole didn't care much when I stole it.)

So maybe we are still on the hunt for the real Santa. We did get letters in the mail from Santa at the North Pole so Corbin does seem to believe he's out there! (Thanks Grandma Sowers!)

Here he comes!

Corbin has been enjoying taking lots of photos with my phone. We have had several successive shots of the carpet or the back of toms head in the car. But I especially enjoyed the following collection of Cole. 

Pretty cool, huh?

11 months

Cole turned 11 months this week. Wow - time really does fly. 

It's been a rough week for him (and his parents) as he hadn't been sleeping very well at night. He is drooling a ton (more teeth?) and he has a horribly stuffed nose. So he has even waking up every hour or two demanding to be held and rocked and loved some more. I usually take first shift and then wake up Tom at some point to take over so I can see straight. Luckily, Cole has continued to be sweet and fun during the daytime hours. 

Quick update - he currently still has just two teeth. He has discovered a love for marionberry yogurt from Tillamook. He actually licked the highchair tray! He loves to laugh at he does this thing where he gets his arms moving from side to side so fast when he gets excited. He often "talks" to me all the way home from daycare but Corbin tries to talk over him. He has a great smile but people have to earn it. No freebies here! He currently hates his car seat and he seems to be preferring the bottle to mom at this point. Hmmm?? He is making more daring transfers from one piece of furniture or the next, but really isn't walking yet. He is kind of stuck on one syllable sounds. He also loves to pull hair which is actually very painful. He's got a crazy grip. His hair is actually coming in a lot lately. It is fun to rub my face in it. 

We sure do love him and are glad he's part of our family!

Here he is resisting the car seat. But happily. :)

Grabbing the phone away from Corbin.